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The New York State Holiday Tree Lighting presented by BlueShield of Northeastern New York is a FREE event with fun for the whole family including fireworks, caroling, ice skating, and more! Activities will continue throughout the day outdoors on the Plaza and indoors at Cornerstone at the Plaza.
Event Highlights & Schedule (subject to change)
Open Skating (weather permitting)
12:00 - 3:30pm
6:00 - 8:00pm
Meet Santa, Arts & Crafts with the Tulip Queen & Court, Capital Area Flute Club Strolling Performances, and Concessions
1:00 - 4:00pm
Hartley's Encore Performance
1:15 - 3:15pm
Tuba Christmas Performance
4:00pm
Concessions and Bar
4:00 - 8:00pm
Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club Performance
4:30pm
Caroling with the Rusty Pipes
5:00pm
Official Ceremony
5:15pm
Tree Lighting & Fireworks
5:30pm
Glo Hoops by JEM
6:00pm
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